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The Democratic National Convention will show America who Vice President Harris and Governor Walz are and what Democrats stand for.
The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) released a selection of excerpts from the remarks of Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff as prepared for delivery. The Second Gentleman will address the nation tonight, August 20.
The theme of Tuesday’s program is A Bold Vision for America’s Future.
Excerpts from remarks as prepared for delivery are included below:
“I love you and I’m so proud of how you’re stepping up for all of us.
That’s who she is. Whenever she’s needed, however she’s needed, Kamala rises to the occasion.
She did it for me and our family. Now that the country needs her, she’s showing you what we already know: she’s ready to lead, she brings both joy and toughness to this task, and she will be a great president who we will all be proud of.”
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“Kamala is a joyful warrior. It’s doing for her country what she has always done for the people she loves. Her passion will benefit all of us when she’s our President.
Here’s the thing about joyful warriors: they’re still warriors. And Kamala is as tough as it comes.”
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“America, in this election, you have to decide who to trust with your family’s future.
I trusted Kamala with our family’s future. It was the best decision I ever made.”
The Democratic National Convention will show America who Vice President Harris and Governor Walz are and what Democrats stand for.